The War Zone – An image has appeared showing a Chinese commercial roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ferry linked to a temporary pier via a barge with jack-up supports.
Sweden reported damage to another submarine cable in the Baltic
EurAsia Daily – Another submarine cable connecting Sweden, Lithuania, Germany and Finland was damaged in the Baltic Sea.
(Thanks to Alain)
SMWDC, Growing the Tactical Skill of the Surface Force
CIMSEC – CIMSEC recently engaged with the commander of the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), RDML Wilson Marks, to discuss the latest developments and priorities of the command. RDML Marks discusses multiple topics in this interview, including how SMWDC is learning from Red Sea combat, the wartime role of the command, and how far SMWDC has come ten years after its establishment.
Syria’s New Rulers May Block Russia From Evacuating Naval Base
Maritime Executive – Ukraine’s military intelligence agency claims that Russia is encountering difficulties in gaining access to its longtime naval base in Tartus, where it appears to have staged large quantities of military equipment for outward shipment.
(Thanks to Alain)
Building Warfighting Competence: The Halsey Alpha Wargaming Experience
CIMSEC – My participation in the Halsey Alfa program, which has focused on war with China for more than 20 years, became one of the most significant and impactful learning experiences of my career. I believe this critical, analytical, and educational opportunity should be mandatory for every unrestricted line officer in the Navy.
Progress Update On U.S. Navy, Marines, DARPA, And USSOCOM Seaplanes
Naval News – In the Fall of 2024, Naval News sent media inquiries to the United States’ Navy, Marines, DARPA, and Special Operations Command for progress updates on their seaplane programs. Although it took a few months to obtain the answers, these U.S. military agencies responded to Naval News with the following information.
China resumes work on Yellow Sea island, amid Korea’s political turmoil
Breaking Defense – As South Korea’s political structure totters in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal, China is said to have built a large structure in a disputed areaof the Yellow Sea.
U.S. Army Validates Maritime Transport Of Typhon Missile System
Naval News – The loading of what the U.S. Army described as a “credible, land-based maritime strike capability” onto a vessel for the first time is a crucial step for the Typhon Missile System’s future deployment in coastal and amphibious operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Shadow fleet showdown: NATO responds to grey zone threats in the Baltic
Navy Lookout – In this article, we consider the growing challenges for NATO in countering a series of attacks on pipelines and cables in the Baltic Sea and the dangers posed by merchant ships of the Russian ‘shadow fleet’.
NATO to boost Baltic presence, send warships to guard undersea cables
Defense News – After NATO announced last month that it would beef up its naval presence in the Baltic Sea, Finnish media reported that the military alliance is expected to deploy up to 10 warships to protect undersea cables in the area against possible sabotage.
Fleet Air Arm centenary: looking ahead to the next 100 years
Navy Lookout – In this guest article, Stuart Dee and Charlotte Kleberg summarise the challenges ahead for Royal Navy aviation.
China Suddenly Building Fleet Of Special Barges Suitable For Taiwan Landings
Naval News – China is building at least five new special purpose barges which appear tailor made for amphibious assault. The barges may provide the PRC (People’s Republic of China) with a unique way to offload large numbers of tanks directly onto Taiwanese roads.
Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine Deployed Underwater Drones On Award Winning Secret Missions
The War Zone – USS Michigan’s operations included three separate missions vital to national security and ones that involved special operations forces.
U.S. Navy Still Wants To Operate Out Of This Norwegian Submarine Cave, But A Deal Remains Elusive
The War Zone – Sold after the Cold War, the U.S. Navy remains interested in once again using the Olavsvern complex as a hub for Arctic operations.
Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans
The Barents Observer – Putin has expressed great ambitions for the Northern Sea Route, but his plans are far from materialization.
Why Greenland Is Of Growing Strategic Significance
The War Zone – Donald Trump seems more insistent than ever on controlling Greenland, but regardless of his controversial intentions, the island is of real strategic importance.
Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles To Arm F-15EX, F-15E
The War Zone – Arming the F-15E and EX with AGM-158Cs will give the Air Force a major boost in its ability to target enemy ships over long distances.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors vote to end pay dispute after significantly improved salary offer
Navy Lookout – RFA members of the RMT Union have voted to end the long-running dispute over pay after finally being awarded a significant increase that reflects the decline in salaries over many years.
Asia-Pacific nations boost amphibious naval fleets to repel China
Defense News – Navies across the Asia-Pacific region are boosting amphibious capabilities in an effort to protect their complex coastlines, as China continues its flex its military muscle in the region.
Poland Orders New Ratownik Submarine Rescue And Seabed Warfare Vessel
Naval News – On December 27, at the Naval Academy in Gdynia, representatives of the Polish Armament Agency and the industrial consortium signed a contract for the construction and delivery of the rescue ship for the Polish Navy. In terms of displacement, it will be one of the largest ships operating in the Baltic.
Cost Of Navy’s Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyers Is Ballooning
The War Zone – A wide array of chronic cost overruns and industrial capacity factors could torpedo the Navy’s goal of fielding a 390-ship force by 2054.
Proteus uncrewed helicopter unveiled ahead of flight testing later this year
Navy Lookout – Leonardo UK has revealed more about the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft, developed for the Royal Navy which will undergo flight testing in mid-2025.
Programme EUSTON – floating dry docks for Royal Navy submarines
Navy Lookout – In this primer, we look at the plan to acquire floating dry docks for Royal Navy nuclear submarine maintenance at Faslane.
Upgraded nuclear missile sub conducts tests in icy waters
The Barents Observer – While Russia is midway into its nuclear submarine modernisation program with the new 4th generation ballistic missile carriers of the Borei-class, priority is also given to keep afloat the Soviet-era Delta-IV class vessels deployed with the Northern Fleet.
UK to Lead Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO Effort to Track Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’
USNI News – The United Kingdom is leading a Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and NATO effort to track Russian “Shadow Fleet” vessels in Northern European waters, in real time, to protect critical undersea infrastructure, the United Kingdom’s defense minister announced Monday.
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